Seamer Atkinson Adds to England's Fitness Worries.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer added to the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the ground on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test in the Ashes series.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
The England team indicated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and would spend time away from the action to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The final Test of the series in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
England have been without strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 28 while batting being one of only three teammates to get into double digits.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he came back for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, towards the conclusion of that over, he bowled a change of pace to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Atkinson returned to the side for the Boxing Day Test after being left out the previous Test.
